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Modified 400-HP Ford Fusion Heading to 2013 SEMA Show

Ford is bringing two customized 2014 Ford Fusion sedans to the 2013 SEMA show: the first is designed by DSO Eyewear, while the other has been modified by Full-Race Motorsports with power boosted to 400 hp.

Full-Race Motorsports Ford FusionFull-Race Motorsports boosted the Fusion SE sedan from 240 hp to 400 hp with a new BorgWarner turbocharger, cat-back exhaust, and cold-air intake. Exterior upgrades include a lowered suspension and body kit. Inside, the Full-Race Fusion features a custom leather interior from Katzkin and a seven-inch, touch-screen tablet custom-fitted to the dash. The Android-based tablet features data logging and wireless internet.

So all it takes is a new intake, new turbo, and new exhaust to boost a Fusion from a fairly common 240 hp to an atomic 400 hp... excellent. Anyone with a 2.0L with AWD whose paying attention, do that to your Fusion and make a true sleeper. Actually the exhaust may give you away, still do it.

Wow, assuming MT's accurate with the mods list, it's surprisingly small for putting out 160 extra horses. Goes to show the engine's potential, Ford could put out a very nice sport model. As for those suggesting they use the EB V6 instead, did you all ever think it may be too tight a fit? Just a thought.

The only Fusion I would want would be a Sport variety with a DI VVT version of Ford's current 3.7 liter, attached to a 7 or 8 spd Aisin or ZF transmission. Then I would easily be happy with a Fusion. Until that happens, I am waiting on the upcoming 2015 Legacy GT which will have the only reliable turbo engine in the segment.

Ford needs to have a high performance variant of the the new fusion. Just like how they did with the earlier gen "Sport". It had upgraded engine, suspension, and some visual tweaks which made it stand out. The way this new fusion looks it needs to have some kind of good performance.

I really think they should make the 3.7 V6 AWD a option in this segment if they truely wanna compete. Call it a sport or something, offer options that would not not be avalible on other trim levels like a stick, bigger wheels & tires, special seats, sound system, exhaust, suspension upgrades. And whatever else Ford can do to make it a very appealing car.

Wow.......is it me or don't I have the gunk out of my eyes this morning. But staring at that front end, it looks EXACTLY like the new " under wraps" Mustang??? I know they are going for the one world Ford thing across the line-up, but just geez

No thanks tuners, hey Ford, how about an AWD 365 horsepower 3.5 liter Ecoboost V6 powered Fusion SHO or even a 290 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 Fusion LX or 305 horsepower (AWD optional) 3.7 liter V6 powered Fusion GT with more mature "sleeper" styling ? That would work for me (as would a 2.5 NA powered "base" car at some point) once I work my way out of the Great Recession (my next step up may be a used first generation V6 Fusion, although my old Ranger hits the shop before any newer car is considered. I don't have to have a car but I damn sure need a truck). The styling is not the problem I have with the new generation Fusion (so tuner-izing the styling doesn't add appeal to me) ,tasking the volume 1.5 or 1.6 liter turbo fours to pull such a full-figured car is. The 2.0 EB is capable of impressive output but is it as civilized as a 3.5, 3.7 or 3.5 EB V6? I highly doubt it. The new Fusion is a sweet looking car, how about some sweet V6 powered versions to go after the Camry and Accord V6's?

I don't think thats going to be that far off...if they keep going the way they are...On another note, how much does the 3.5 get to 3.7 internals and geometry. Is there any interchangebility? Any one know, would be a great transfer for the EB3.5 to a 3.7.

@N/A@Autoray74 Have you actually been in a 2.0 EB Fusion before? Great combo, though I agree the 3.7 would make a nice option above it, but the 2.0 EB is really more than 99.9% of people would need and the smaller turbo 1.5 and 1.6 or 2.5 NA are all they should ever need.